Thermal Processing Support Specialist

Imagine this: your shift starts, the melt deck hums, and your focus keeps everything flowing.

At REAL ALLOY in Loudon, TN, our Thermal Processing Support Specialists stand at the heart of furnace operations. If you thrive on staying alert, communicating clearly, and working safely around high heat and heavy equipment, you’ll feel at home here.

Why this role

It’s challenging, rewarding, and designed for growth—starting strong and progressing quickly for those who show up and perform.

Compensation and incentives

Starting wage: $23.08 per hour Increases to $26.68 after 90 days with strong attendance and performance

Sign-on bonus: $300 after 90 days (Rehires not eligible)
Retention bonus: $600 after 9 months (Rehires not eligible)
Schedule and balance
12-hour rotating shifts—7 AM–7 PM and 7 PM–7 AM—and you will rotate between days and nights. Rotation pattern: 4 on, 3 off, 3 on, 1 off, 3 on, 3 off, 4 on, 7 off, then repeat. You’ll work 15 days per month and have 7 days off within the cycle, supporting work-life balance.

Could this be you?

High School Diploma or equivalent

Manufacturing background and a safety-first approach

Ethical, motivated, goal-focused, and energized by challenges

Comfortable in a fast-moving operation with 24/7/365 coverage

Strong communicator with basic computer skills (Excel included)
What you’ll handle

Assist with all aspects of furnace operations to keep production on pace Monitor conditions around furnaces and respond to changing needs

Operate forklifts and manage materials safely

Record simple data and checks in Microsoft Excel Support housekeeping and safe work practices

Environment and safety

This is an industrial manufacturing setting with extreme heat near furnaces. PPE is required. You may work in confined areas or at heights sical readiness

Lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 lbsUse vision to examine equipment, judge distance, and differentiate colors

Maintain awareness of moving traffic/equipment and team member locations

Use touch and smell to detect equipment issues

Speak clearly, understand instructions, and hear safety alarms

Climb ladders, balance, and work at heights for extended periods

Frequent walking, standing, reaching, crouching, sitting, kneeling, crawling, twisting, and turning of the torso

Tools of the trade

Forklifts

Basic computer systems and Microsoft Excel Picture yourself helping the line hit its targets each shift—safely, efficiently, and as part of a crew that has your back. If that’s the workday you want, this role is for you.
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